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At Shiels Lawyers we are committed to providing strategic, practical and compassionate legal representation. Whether you’re dealing with a criminal charge, family law dispute, traffic offence or ADVO matter, our experienced team will stand by your side from the first consultation through to the final resolution.

Browse our fees below to discover how we can help, prices may vary depending on the complexity of your matter.

All fees are not inclusive of any material required by psychologists, experts, etc.

Call us anytime on 0499 150 250 to arrange your confidential initial consultation.

Our Services and Fees

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  • 60 minute Initial Consult fee from:

    • $400 + GST with Senior Lawyer

  • All work up to and including a full day in court, from:

    • Courts in Picton, Campbelltown and Wollongong: $2000 + GST

    • Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $3000 + GST

    • Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle etc): $3500 + GST

    • Courts in NSW Regional Areas : $4000 + GST and travel disbursements if required.

  • Fixed fees are offered for local court defended hearings in less-serious cases. The fees are from:

    • Courts in Picton, Campbelltown and Wollongong: $5000 + GST

    • Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $5500 + GST

    • Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle etc): $6000 + GST

    • Court in NSW Regional Areas: $7000 + GST and travel disbursements if required

    The above fee is for one hearing day, price may vary depending on dates set.

  • Drafting and filing appeal (where necessary), and all work up to and including full day of the appeal hearing. from:

    • Courts in Picton, Campbelltown and Wollongong: $3000 + GST

    • Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $3500 + GST

    • Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle etc): $4000 + GST

    • Courts in NSW Regional Areas: $5000 + GST and travel disbursements if required

    If the Local Court Sentence was Full Time Imprisonment, from:

    • Courts in Picton, Campbelltown and Wollongong: $4000 + GST

    • Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $4500 + GST

    • Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle etc): $5000 + GST

    • Courts in NSW Regional Areas: $6000 + GST and travel disbursements if required

  • All work up to and including a full day in court*, from:

    • Courts in Picton, Campbelltown and Wollongong: $2000 + GST & Local Court Filing Fee

    • Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $2500 + GST & Local Court Filing Fee

  • All work up to and including a full day in court, from:

    • Courts in Picton, Campbelltown and Wollongong: $3000 + GST

    • Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $3500 + GST

    • Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle etc): $4000 + GST

    • Courts in NSW Regional Areas: $5000 + GST and travel disbursements if required

  • All preparations and attending the Supreme Court of New South Wales for hearing of bail application, from:

    • $5000 + GST

  • Arranging and attending to a conference with a person who is in custody to take initial instructions and advise, including obtaining materials from the police before conference and updating person who retained after conference:

    • Audio/visual link: $900 + GST,

    • In person – Sydney Metropolitan Area (eg Silverwater MRRC, Parklea, Long Bay, Mulawa etc): $1,000 + GST

    • Within 300km of Sydney (eg Goulburn, Lithgow, John Maroney, Junee etc): $1,500 + GST

    • Other NSW Prisons: $1,800 + GST and travel disbursements if required

  • It is important to be aware that changes to New South Wales legislation in 2014 mean that, in certain circumstances involving serious criminal offences, remaining silent during a police interview may have consequences later in court. Obtaining legal advice before attending a police station is essential to protecting your rights.

    That said, there are situations where it is beneficial for a lawyer to attend a police station and ensure your interests are protected.

    Our fees for attending police stations are as follows:

    Police Stations in the Sydney Metropolitan Area: $600 + GST

    • Outside Sydney: $1,100 + GST and travel disbursements if required